Meet Danny Ward, before he was an award-winning stand-up comedian he worked on the Hollywood movie The Holiday.

After going to LA himself he realised the similarities between his own vacation and the plot of the film.

Come and hear all the behind the scenes gossip about (almost) everyone’s favourite Christmas movie and find out just why his holiday last year bore so many similarities to the plot of the film.

The sleeper hit of the 2025 Edinburgh fringe, The Holiday won the Ish Comedy Award Panel Prize for Best Show.

“Wow, just wow! A talented writer and storyteller…my must see of this year’s fringe” ***** (One4review.co.uk)

“A rather lovely piece of storytelling…witty, well constructed with self-deprecating charm and emotional heft…an elegant and funny hour…..exceptional” **** (Chortle.co.uk)

Danny Ward made his NZ Fest debut in 2025 where he hosted and headlined a number of shows across the 3 week festival. He returned to the UK where he enjoyed an award winning, critically acclaimed season at the Edinburgh Fringe. We are very excited to welcome him back to NZ in 2026 with this show.

Recommended for those aged 16 and above. May contain colourful language and adult themes.

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